Dental Implants

Dental implants have come a long way over the years in both technique and appearance. Dental implants, while one of the greatest advancements in dentistry, need to be administered by a skilled and qualified surgeon if it's to be a safe, predictable and painless procedure.

Dental Implants - like natural teeth

The most common and successful form of dental implants available today are "root form" dental implants, which go beyond basic tooth replacement and essentially replace the root of a tooth as well.

Natural tooth roots, which are embedded in the bone, basically hold the bone in place and help support the teeth. When teeth are missing, the bone that previously supported those teeth melts away, or deteriorates. Without dental implants, the eventual impact of this can include collapsed facial profiles, lost lip support, increased wrinkles around the mouth and the appearance of a pointed nose and chin that are too close together.

Benefits of Dental Implants

There are numerous benefits to dental implants over conventional replacements or procedures, including:

• Dental implants help preserve your jaw bone
  The human jaw bone maintains its integrity through proper stimulation from the roots of the teeth. When a tooth is missing that portion of the jaw bone atrophies and wastes away. This is why denture wearers have the “sunken” appearance.
  
• Dental implants help save the adjacent teeth
  Traditional replacements like bridges, or partials permanently damage the teeth adjacent to the missing tooth space. Dental implants are independent of the neighboring teeth and will not damage your natural look.
  
• Dental implants can be a lifetime restoration
  Properly placed and maintained dental implants can last you a lifetime. Crowns, bridges, and partials only have an average lifespan of 5 to 10 years.
  
• Dental implants feel natural
  Dental implants feel and function just like your own teeth. There are no restrictions on the types of food you can eat. Many find that they can return to eating the kinds of foods they've missed for years with dental implants.
  
• Dental implants can give you an internal “facelift”
  Because dental implants restore the health and the density of your jaw bones, and because your facial muscles can be used properly again most patients notice a visible tightening of their face, and can regain your youthful appearance.
  
• Dental implants can give back confidence
  Because dental implants help restore the function of missing teeth, they can help re-establish the confidence you once had with your natural teeth being able to smile, talk, and chew without embarrassment.
  

The Miracle of Dental Implants

You to can enjoy the many benefits of dental implant restoration. Eventually, your bone will form a strong bond to the dental implants where they will serve the same functions as natural tooth roots.

Not only will this provide a strong foundation for biting and chewing, but the dental implants will also allow for the replacement of the entire missing tooth, which was never before possible. Thanks to years of progress and improved techniques, dental implants will look, feel and function like natural teeth if done properly. Regardless of the degree of complexity, Dr. Brayton and his staff are capable of addressing the tooth or teeth replacement needs of his patients.

Dr. Brayton has received extensive training in Implantology. Through continuing education, he stays abreast of the most current information on implant dentistry.

If, like many others, you feel implant dentistry is the choice for you, we ask that you undergo a dental/radiographic examination and health history. During the consultation visit, Dr. Brayton, together with your general dentist, will address your specific needs and considerations. Your questions and concerns are important to us and our team will work with you very closely to help make your procedure a success.
We will also discuss fees and insurance at this time. There are many types of insurance plans, and coverage for implants is varied. We will be happy to assist you in obtaining any benefits to which you may be entitled.

Dr. Brayton takes a patient-centered approach. When you leave our office, you’ll leave with temporary prosthetics, so while you’re healing and waiting until your dentist can place your permanent fixtures, you’ll still be able to go about living your life.

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